Deals on Internet plans with no minimum contract period

If you think you only need an Internet connection for a short period e.g. a few months, a 12-month or 24-month contract is not suitable for you. In this case, you can access the Internet via a mobile device using a prepaid card. Alternatively, you can choose an Internet provider that allows you to give one month's notice to cancel your plan.

The flexibility of an Internet plan that doesn't tie you in for a longer period comes at a price. The monthly fees are usually slightly higher, and the providers are not as generous when it comes to providing free hardware. It's therefore important to consider the overall cost of the deal.

Most providers offer Internet plans with different speeds – from 10 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps. Which speed is best for you depends on a range of factors:
- Number of simultaneous users in your household
- Type of Internet usage
- Distance between the modem and devices

As a rule, the following Internet speeds are recommended:
- 20 Mbps to 50 Mbps: “normal” web surfing, standard-quality streaming (Netflix, TV streaming websites etc.), sending and receiving e-mails
- 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps: larger distances between modem and devices, use of repeaters, multiple simultaneous users
- 100 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps: multiple users simultaneously performing high-consumption activities e.g. video conferences, intensive streaming (e.g. UHD resolution), online gaming

Most providers specify an “upload/download” speed in their deals. However, the download speed is usually much higher than the upload speed.

For most people, the download speed is also the most relevant, because it is important for services such as TV streaming. However, if you frequently need to upload large amounts of data, you should find out from the Internet provider what the actual upload speed is. You need a high upload speed to perform tasks such as sending large video files or uploading them to servers.